2007-01-21 05:18:55 · 8 answers · asked by peee x 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am using a puppy food both dry biscuits and tinned food, the make is Science Plan.. she is not a greedy dog, and is only a small jack russell. I have been hand feeding her too to make sure she eats. She also only had four pups. They do look very healthy and are growing, But she does not look like she is carrying much liquid.. maybe i'm over concerned, but just want to be ahead of any problems.
2007-01-21 06:36:02 · update #1
I have never hear of Science Plan, is that made by Hill's? Check the ingredients out like Katslookup said. I know that Science Diet by Hill's has corn and soy in it and it is over priced low quality food. I have had to fill a small bowl of food and put it next to my female while she was nursing since she wouldn't want to leave her pups.
If the pups are growing, (You can by a small kitchen scale and weigh them at the same time every day and keep track.) then, I really wouldn't worry about the fact she doesn't seem to be "full". It is a basic "supply and demand" for nursing puppies. If they need more milk, she will make more.
If you are really worried, you can supplement the puppies by bottle feeding them. You can buy a small bottle and formula at any pet store or even Walmart. However, you have to make sure the pup "goes" once you are finished feeding it. (I usually give it back to the mother and let her hand it for me!)
Finally, once the pups reach four weeks old or so, you can start feeding them "food". Basically what I do is, wet down puppy food with formula until it is mush. Then, let the puppies go at it. The first few times the puppies will be wearing more food then eating it. However, they will soon get the hang of it and be fine.
Good luck!!!
2007-01-21 15:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by get_r_ded 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can you give us a little more information? What type of food is she on now?
With out know this, I am going to be shooting in the dark, but here goes....
Make sure that she is on a high quality puppy food. High quality means a food that has 2 meats (or a meat and a specific meat meal ex. turkey meal, chicken meal, etc.) as 2 of the first 3 ingredients. It may cost more for the bag than the grocery store stuff, but the dog will eat less and potty less because there are less unhealthy fillers, so it works out better in the end. When switching her over to the new food, do it gradually. If you do it in one foul swoop, your pup will get a stomach ache.
Next, make sure that you are allowing her to have access to food at all times, if possible. (I know some dogs will eat and eat and eat, if allowed. As long as she has good nutrition and proper amount of water, she should be just fine.
2007-01-21 13:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a good quality puppy food is good to give the mama dog while she is nursing puppies.
science diet is not a good quality food. It is not the worst but not the best.
canidae, solid gold. california natural, innova, dick van pattens dog food are very good quality and better for the dog without all the crap ingrediants that are in the dog food. the ones i mentioned are all natural ingrediants. NO corn or ingrediants that are junk food poison to your dog.
2007-01-21 14:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how many puppies did she have? If there are a lot of puppies then you need to feed some of the puppies yourself with goats milk and a baby bottle. check with a dog breeder in your area.
2007-01-21 13:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, there is a dog food out for nursing Moms, or give her a high protein dog food, and always make sure she is able to eat or drink anytime she wishes
2007-01-21 13:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if she's not producing enough milk you need to talk to your vet. you should be feeding her a premium puppy type of food right now to replenish what she's losing from the milk production.
2007-01-21 13:23:18 · answer #6 · answered by cagney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When our dog had puppies we gave her calcium (actually TUMS with calcium inside of chunks of hot dogs so she wouldn't spit it out) I would also recommend RAW chicken bones. remeber no cooked stuff, cooked chicken bones are bad for dogs but the raw stuff is just fine. Go to a delli and ask if they'll give you their spare stuff (its not like they have any use for it)
2007-01-21 13:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by osellius 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While she is nursing her puppys i would keep her on puppy food.
2007-01-21 13:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by big taco 78 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋